Patient Care Associate: Vital Signs & EKG Support

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL is seeking a patient care assistant to support RN staff by monitoring patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining clean, stocked rooms. The role involves basic clinical tasks under supervision, including vital signs and phlebotomy.

The position requires minimal formal education but expects BLS certifications and 3 months of patient care experience or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• No degree required, on-the-job training provided.
• BLS and Heart Association certifications required within six months of hire.
• 3 months of patient care experience or completion of formal training program mandated.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment with critical thinking and independent action.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient status and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Assists with patient care tasks, personal care, and daily living activities.
• Keeps patient rooms clean, stocked and orderly; assists with transportation as needed.
• Performs basic procedures delegated by an RN, including vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, blood glucose, and intake/output.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Organization skills

Patient care

Education

No Degree or any other education earned (Required)

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL is seeking a patient care assistant to support RN staff by monitoring patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining clean, stocked rooms. The role involves basic clinical tasks under supervision, including vital signs and phlebotomy.

The position requires minimal formal education but expects BLS certifications and 3 months of patient care experience or equivalent training.